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Dana International

Personal information
Birth nameYaron Cohen
BornFebruary 2, 1972(age 38)
Tel Aviv, Israel
GenresDance, Pop, World
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1992 � present
LabelsHed Arzi Music
Websitewww.DanaInternational.co.il

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Sharon Cohen ( ), professionally known as Dana International ( , born Yaron Cohen, 2 February 1972) is an Israeli pop singer, born in a Yemenite Jewish family.

She is most famous for having won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diva". She is arguably one of the most famous transsexual celebrities in the world. Her career began in 1992, and since then she has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums, positioning herself as one of Israel's most successful musical acts ever. She recently became one of the judges on Israeli Pop Idol, Kokhav Nolad.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Liora
with "Amen"
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
1998
Succeeded by
Eden
{{nowrap|with "Yom Huledet (Happy Birthday)"}}
Preceded by
United Kingdom Katrina and the Waves
with "Love Shine a Light"
Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
1998
Succeeded by
Sweden Charlotte Nilsson
with "Take Me to Your Heaven"


Dana International

Studio albumsDanna International (Offer Nissim Presents) (1993) * Umpatampa (1994) * E.P.Tampa (Offer Nissim Featuring) (1995) * Maganuna (1996) * Free (1999) * Yoter VeYoter (2001) * HaHalom HaEfshari (2002) * Hakol Ze Letova (2007)
CompilationsDiva - The Hits (1998) * Dana International The Album (1998)
Singles"Diva" (1998)

Kokhav Nolad

Seasons1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 * 8
HostsZvika Hadar (1 �present)
JudgesTzedi Tzarfati (2 �present) * Roni Brown (2) * Ricky Gal (2-3) * Svika Pick (3-7) * Margalit Tzan'ani (4-Present) * Gal Ohovski (4-Present) * Dana International (7-Present) * Pablo Rozenberg (8-Present) *
WinnersNinet Tayeb * Harel Moyal * Yehuda Saa'do * Jacko Eisenberg * Bo'az Ma'uda * Israel Bar-On * Roni Dalumi
Notable alumniShiri Maimon * Shai Gabso * Harel Skaat * Marina Maximilian Blumin * Kabra Kasai * Mei Finegold

Selected participants in Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest

ABBA * Brotherhood of Man * Celine Dion * Sertab Erener * France Gall * Dana International * Johnny Logan * Domenico Modugno * Mocedades * Nicole * Olsen Brothers * Elena Paparizou * Cliff Richard |



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